Hello fellow Weber-heads -
I'm a big fan of Costco meats; however, I'm frustrated with my local area Costco and the lack of availability of a packer cut (whole) brisket. My local Costco stores only seem to carry very closely trimmed flats. I've tried these several times but have had a difficult time with them being way too lean, resulting in a pretty dry finished brisket.
The only place I can get a decent whole packer brisket is Wagner's Meats. It's a bit of a haul for me to go there, but well worth it. Great butcher.
Other options: I've seen on the Forum that people are buying packer cut brisket at WalMart (I've not tried that yet), Sam's Club (? - I'm not a member), restaurant wholesalers (can a "regular Joe" purchase from these wholesalers?)
If you're a Costco shopper, what do you find in your area?
Happy smoking!
I'm a big fan of Costco meats; however, I'm frustrated with my local area Costco and the lack of availability of a packer cut (whole) brisket. My local Costco stores only seem to carry very closely trimmed flats. I've tried these several times but have had a difficult time with them being way too lean, resulting in a pretty dry finished brisket.
- My Area: Gaithersburg, MD
- Number of Costco stores visited for brisket: Four
- Costco Brisket: Flats only; ~ $3.90 / lb.
The only place I can get a decent whole packer brisket is Wagner's Meats. It's a bit of a haul for me to go there, but well worth it. Great butcher.
Other options: I've seen on the Forum that people are buying packer cut brisket at WalMart (I've not tried that yet), Sam's Club (? - I'm not a member), restaurant wholesalers (can a "regular Joe" purchase from these wholesalers?)
If you're a Costco shopper, what do you find in your area?
Happy smoking!
